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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,030 and 154,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,030 and 154,293 is: 245,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,030 : 154,293 = 154,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,030/154,293 = 154,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,030x = 154,293 × 154,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,030x = 23,806,329,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806,329,849/97,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,350.20

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